Jenefeness Franke, MBA
in the last weekAmazing experience with exceptional customer service. I will always choose them!!
VIP private tour of Nassau (ATV or buggy)
Your own guide and your own vehicle for three hours. Choose an ATV or an open-side jeep, your stops and your start time. Lunch included.
- 4.9 (988 Google reviews)
- Nassau
- 3 hours
What the day looks like
Nassau on your terms. A dedicated guide stays with your group for the full three hours, and you choose the vehicle, the stops and whether you go in the morning or the afternoon. Popular stops include the Queen’s Staircase, Fort Charlotte, the Rum Cake Factory, Tasty Teas, the Island Caves and the Arawak Cay Fish Fry. Lunch is a sit-down Bahamian meal at a locally owned restaurant.
What’s included
Included
- Private guide for the full 3 hours
- Private vehicle: ATV or open-side jeep (seats up to 6)
- Sit-down Bahamian lunch with a drink
- Food tastings along the route
- Local taxes and gratuity
- Free cruise port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Souvenirs and extras
Where we meet
Bowcar, Sands Road off East Street, NassauDirections and contact
Good to know
- Minimum four guests to book a private tour.
- Drivers must be 25 to 69 years old with a physical, valid driver’s licence. A photo of a licence is not accepted. ATV passengers must be 10 or older.
- Jeep passengers of any age are welcome. Children 5 and under need a car seat, so mention it when you book.
- A refundable damage deposit is taken at check-in, in cash or as an authorization on Visa or Mastercard.
- It’s returned or voided when the vehicle comes back.Every participant signs a tour waiver, and every driver signs a rental contract agreeing to the insurance deductible for any damage to the vehicle.
- Cruise port pickup is 30 to 45 minutes before your tour time, from the Rental Center at the port. Look for the Bowcar company vehicle.
- Everyone else meets at Bowcar, Sands Road off East Street, Nassau, 30 minutes before the tour.
Cancellation
At least 24 hours before departure: 100% refund. Less than 24 hours before departure: no refund. Refund percentages apply to paid tour charges including tax; the booking fee is excluded. No refund for a no-show. For operator cancellations, contact the team; no automatic full-refund rule is configured.
Questions, answered
How many people can come?
Private tours start at four guests. Planning a bigger group? Call 1-800-558-1364 and the team will arrange the vehicles and guides you need.
Can we choose where we go?
Yes. Tell your guide what you’d like to see. Most groups pick from the Queen’s Staircase, Fort Charlotte, the Rum Cake Factory, Tasty Teas, the Island Caves and the Fish Fry.
What if it rains?
Most tours run in light rain. If severe weather means a change, the team contacts you and you can reschedule, take a credit or get a full refund.
Will I make it back to my ship?
All guided tours are 3 hours. Check your ship’s departure time and leave an extra 30 to 45 minutes of buffer. Bowcar has run port-day tours since 2002.
Guest reviews
What guests said after this trip.
★ 5.0
Laura Cook
in the last weekAn exceptional experience from start to finish. The entire crew was welcoming, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Our tour guide, Rico, was outstanding, he prioritized safety while providing a memorable, engaging ride. Exploring the island by ATV is easily one of the best ways to see the sights, and I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique adventure."
KIT
in the last weekThis is the place if you want to do self tour on the island. Got buggy rtv for 3. Got pick up right after embarkment as scheduled in the morning. The bowcar booth picked us up nd drove us to pick up the buggy at their lot that is right behind the us embassy. Visited many places on our own (self tour) and well worth the rental. Only comment is that it is an aged vehicle, with the engine light on, no turn blinkers, and no windshield (bring some driving sunglasses), aside from that it takes you to the places you want to go. Remember drive from the left (if you are from the states).
Chad Rockefeller
in the last weekI have used them two times now and they had the best price and friendly staff. I met the owner and he helped me break a bigger bill so I could give my kids some smaller bills for the straw market. It was a nice gesture.
Karen Lawrence
in the last weekEverything was great! Everyone was so friendly. The process was fast and easy. Would definitely rent from here again!
Melissa Mounsey
in the last weekOur tour guide, Rico, was absolutely amazing. He showed us the Island through his eyes & was very informative about everything. From the national bird to the government building and how some of life is lived on the island. He took very good care of us. From water, to helping me off the ATV, my helmet, taking pictures of us & making sure i got all the photos i wanted. This company even supplies lunch at a local restaurant. I would highly recommend this company and request Rico as your tour guide. . I'm also going to add that i booked this excursion independently. Not through the cruise.
